ASC0255 - Leicester Specialist Substance Misuse Service

Leicester City Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the provision of the Specialist Substance Misuse Service (SSMS) to be commissioned by Leicester City Council for itself and its partners the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the National Probation Service. Leicester City Council acts as the lead commissioner and host organisation under a formal partnership agreement with the above-named organisations. Operating from a range of locations and venues in Leicester City, the successful provider shall aim to reduce the substance related harms to individuals, families and communities whilst helping individuals to build recovery for themselves and recovery communities to develop and thrive. The provider is required to deliver a comprehensive range of interventions including but not limited to open access services, needle exchange, assessment and care coordination, pharmacy/primary and secondary care liaison and support, clinical and pharmacological interventions, peer mentoring and volunteer programme and assertive linkage to mutual aid. In addition, the provider shall work collaboratively with criminal justice agencies to develop a robust pathway across custody and post release. The provider shall develop and support access to wraparound services across the city, including but not limited to education, training and employment, leisure activities and suitable housing. This service provider will also hold a ringfenced £365,000 budget for residential rehabilitation placements and must ensure a robust monitoring system is in place that can track placements and spend as part of its reporting arrangements to Leicester City Council.